Hemimycena candida is a small, delicate variety with a translucent, whitish appearance that often grows on decaying wood in forested environments. This mushroom has a bell-shaped cap and slender stem, which can give it a fragile look. It is typically found in small groupings, thriving in moist conditions during cooler months.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 3 cm
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Hemimycena candida
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Attributes of Hemimycena candida
Cap Diameter
1 - 3 cm
Cap
1 - 3 cm in size; inverted pan-shaped; white
Gills
Shallow; white
Stem
Stem 3-4 x 0.1-0.2 cm; cylindrical; white, turns gray when old; covered with fine white hairs
Spore Print Color
White
Body Color
White
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
You can find Hemimycena candida by these plants:
Russian Comfrey
Species Status
Rare in the Czech Republic, France, The Netherlands
